Weight gain even after delivery!?

Question

i was overweight yet i gained few pounds during pregnancy.... but my problem is i lost 16 pounds after i delivered my 9lbs baby, but now although i am breastfeeding my baby, yet instead of losing any pounds i have gained 10lbs now!

can u help me?i am sooo confused! my baby is 5 months now and was delivered thru c-section! plzz help!

Answer 1

Well there are a couple things. Usually when a women has a baby she stays home with the newborn for awhile. When she does this she might be doing more sitting around and less active work than she is used to. She might also get a little bored and snack more than she used to. Are you back to work or still at home? Either way, make it a priority to take a walk with the baby in the stroller EVERY day. It's great for the baby to be outside and have the fresh air, and good for you on many different levels. You might also learn som "baby and me" exercises. These are exercises you do that actually involve using your baby as weight. The breast feeding will make you gain a little temp. weight because of the constant amount of liquid your body is making and storing but no more than 4 or 5 pounds.

Check what you have changed in your eating habits, I suggest keeping a food diary, it's really good practice.

I suggest enrolling in a class at the gym or at least going for walks with the baby stroller and maybe the daddy.

Answer 2

oh hun :( I am the same as you right now but my baby is 2yrs old now...

I wish i could help more but all i can say is eat right and exercise,,,,

something ive been putting off for months.

before i got pregnant i was slim and fit, now most moms are dealing with the same thing. it is easy though you just need consistency...no night eating and no soda no fast food and less processed packaged goods, at least 30 min of exercise 3-6 days a week. breast feeding only helps you loose weight if you are skinny at delivery. I have ben working out and eating healthy now for 18 days and I'm down 11 lbs, just keep it up although i know its gotta be hard with a newborn.